Winter Holidays
This holiday, celebrated on December 25th, commemorates the birth of Jesus Christ.
Christmas
This Christian holiday marks the resurrection of Jesus and is often celebrated with egg hunts.
Easter
This American holiday celebrates the country's independence on July 4th
Independence Day
This holiday involves dressing up in costumes and trick-or-treating on October 31st.
Halloween
The Indian festival that includes lighting lamps to signify the victory of light over darkness.
Diwali
The Jewish Festival of Lights, lasting eight nights.
Hanukkah
A Persian New Year festival celebrated on the vernal equinox.
Nowruz
This French national holiday is celebrated on July 14th with fireworks and parades
Bastille Day
A traditional American holiday celebrated with a feast on the fourth Thursday in November.
Thanksgiving
The Brazilian festival featuring elaborate parades and samba music.
Carnival
This African American holiday celebrates family, culture, and community from December 26th to January 1st.
Kwanzaa
This Jewish holiday commemorates the Israelites' exodus from Egypt.This Jewish holiday commemorates the Israelites' exodus from Egypt.
Passover
The famous festival in Spain where people throw tomatoes at each other
La Tomatina
The Mexican holiday that honors deceased loved ones from October 31st to November 2nd
Día de los Muertos
This Spanish festival involves a running of the bulls
San Fermín
A Scottish celebration that welcomes the New Year with traditions like singing "Auld Lang Syne."
Hogmanay
The Japanese festival that celebrates the blooming of cherry blossoms
Hanami
The Hindu festival that marks the birth of Lord Krishna
Krishna Janmashtami
This Chinese festival celebrates the harvest with mooncakes.
Mid-Autumn Festival
A Hindu harvest festival celebrated in the Indian state of Punjab, marking the beginning of the new solar year
Baisakhi
The Hindu festival of lights, celebrated around October or November.
Diwali
A Hindu festival known as the festival of colors, celebrated in March
Holi
This Brazilian festival is known for its samba parades and vibrant costumes
Carnival
The German festival known for beer, bratwurst, and lederhosen
Oktoberfest
This Scottish festival marks the end of the old year and the beginning of the new one, with traditions such as first-footing.
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